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The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre is continuing with our creative therapeutic programme and now offering online art therapy.
You may have transitioned with your current art therapist to online work or you may be a new client who would like to book a few sessions of art therapy. It works just as well with children and young people – as well as adults.

Although this is a new way of working, we have found this approach can be meaningful, relevant and helpful. The feedback from our clients is both positive and uplifting at this challenging time.

We are still here for you. If you would like more information about working with one of our therapeutic team who are all IACAT registered therapists, please do get in touch at info@dublincreativetherapy.ie

The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre is pleased to introduce this special introductory exspressive arts package. The Creative Connection is based on the belief that we all have an unlimited resourse of creative potential within us; this innate creative potential is transformative in its ability to heal, express, grow and cultivate a more compassionate self.

The Creative Connection is designed to foster a rich relationship of discovery and support within the group, expressive arts groups tend to provide a wider range of responses as we realise we are not alone in our humanness, or in our experiences and our issues. We hear and see reflected in others, both similarities and differences. Groups support each other and pay witness to the individuality and uniqueness of others. We are moved and stimulated by others, as we realise that we all experience both adversity and growth throughout our lifetimes, finding our own understanding and solutions to not just personal but collective healing and transformation.

The Creative Connection allows for personal development and growth as well as revealing the human condition from a unique and individual perspective in company with others uncovering their own processes and outcomes.
We will utilises the creative/art process in whatever form you choose to journey into your inner self. Choosing from an array of art materials, or items found in nature, through music, dance, words, prose, metaphor, storytelling, and myth, we begin to explore our individual and unique expressions.

The course offers both directive and non directive approaches to creativity. It is important to mention that no previous art or exspressive art experience is necessary. This group will be experiential in nature, allowing each individual participant the time and space to explore, express and connect with both themselves and the group on a creative journy of self discovery.

We look forward to welcoming you on this exciting
Benefits of art therapy group work include:

*Meditation/Mindfulness practice
*Self-esteem/confidence
*Insight into interpersonal relationships
*Communication Skills
*Personal Development
*Social Skills
*Opportunities for sharing with those who have experienced similar life experiences.
*Creative expression in a non judgemental environment

Facilitator
John O’Malley is an accredited (IACAT) art therapist at The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre from where he has run his private practice for the last seven years. He has over decades experience in facilitating group art therapy workshops.

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for a magical course! I thoroughly enjoyed the workshops. I was surprised by just how engaging it was! Art is not something I usually sit down and do. I was amazed at how quickly and peaceful it was to engage in the creative tasks. It also made me have a beautiful sense of self awareness. Thanks so much to an incredibly interesting, friendly, positive and authentic facilitator!”
Mary

“I didn’t think I would get as much from this course as I did. I thouraghly enjoyed the process of working through all the elements. A brilliant experience. Thank you for allowing me to feel like‘me’”
Aisling

“A really fantastic course. Such a wonderful and safe environment that provided great comfort to explore and open up to the group. Wonderful experience.”

The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre is pleased to present three upcoming dates for ‘Unlock Your Creative Potential an Art Therapy Workshop’. This workshop is based on the belief that we all have an unlimited resource of creative potential within us; this innate potential is transformative in its ability to heal, express, grow and cultivate a more compassionate self.

This one day workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore:

* A connection with our creative self in a nurturing and supported space.

*To creatively explore personal blocks or limiting self beliefs that we may hold due to personal life experiences.

*Bring an awareness to our underlying feelings, passions and desires.

*To offer new perspectives and points of view in establishing a deeper understanding of our creative potential in the World around us.

This workshop is suitable for all, individuals or groups.
No previous art experience needed!

For a more detailed timetable of the day please register or contact the centre by email:

Places are limited to 8 people and as such advanced booking is recommended.

Testimonials from previous workshops:

“A really fantastic day. Such a wonderful and safe environment that provided great comfort to explore and open up to the group. Wonderful day.”

“Thank you so much for a magical Saturday! I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I was surprised by just how engaging it was! Art is not something I usually sit down and do. I was amazed at how quickly and peaceful it was to engage in the creative tasks. It also made me have a beautiful sense of self awareness. Thanks so much to an incredibly interesting, friendly, positive and authentic facilitator!”

The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre is pleased to introduce this special introductory offer to group art therapy. The Creative Connection is based on the belief that we all have an unlimited resourse of creative potential within us; this innate creative potential is transformative in its ability to heal, express, grow and cultivate a more compassionate self.

The Creative Connection is designed tofoster a rich relationship of discovery and support within the group, group art therapy tends to provide a wider range of responses and expression as we realise we are not alone in our humanness, or in our experiences and our issues. We hear and see reflected in others, both similarities and differences. Groups support each other and pay witness to the individuality and uniqueness of others. We are moved and stimulated by others, as we realise that we all experience both adversity and growth throughout our lifetimes, finding our own understanding and solutions to not just personal but collective healing and transformation.

Group art therapy reveal the human condition from a unique and individual perspective in company with others uncovering their own processes and outcomes. We will utilises the creative/art process in whatever form you choose to journey into your inner self. Choosing from an array of art materials, or items found in nature, through music, dance, words, prose, metaphor, storytelling, and myth, we begin to explore our individual and unique expressions. This may at times be painful, change can be a challenge, however, when we travel on our own individual journey we experience new worlds with new understandings and new outcomes

Benefits of art therapy group work include:

*Meditation/Mindfulness practice
*Self-esteem/confidence
*Insight into interpersonal relationships
*Communication Skills
*Personal Development
*Social Skills
*Opportunities for sharing with those who have experienced similar life experiences.
*Creative expression in a non judgemental environment

FacilitatorJohn O’Malley is an accredited (IACAT) art therapist at The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre from where he has run his private practice for the last seven years. He has over decades experience in facilitating group art therapy workshops.

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for a magical course! I thoroughly enjoyed the workshops. I was surprised by just how engaging it was! Art is not something I usually sit down and do. I was amazed at how quickly and peaceful it was to engage in the creative tasks. It also made me have a beautiful sense of self awareness. Thanks so much to an incredibly interesting, friendly, positive and authentic facilitator!” Mary

“I didn’t think I would get as much from this course as I did. I thouraghly enjoyed the process of working through all the elements. A brilliant experience. Thank you for allowing me to feel like‘me’” Aisling

“A really fantastic course. Such a wonderful and safe environment that provided great comfort to explore and open up to the group. Wonderful experience.”

Back by popular demand…The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre is pleased to present ‘Unlock Your Creative Potential’. This art therapy workshop is based on the belief that we all have an unlimited resource of creative potential within us; this innate potential is transformative in its ability to heal, express, grow and cultivate a more compassionate self.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore:

* A connection with our creative spirit in a nurturing and supported space.

*To creatively explore personal blocks or limiting self beliefs that we may hold due to personal life experiences.

*Bring an awareness to our underlying feelings, passions and desires.

*To offer new perspectives and points of view in establishing a deeper understanding of our creative potential in the World around us.

This workshop is suitable for all, with no previous art experience needed!

For a more detailed timetable of the day please register or contact the centre by email: info@dublincreativetherapy.ie or telephone 087 979 0486

This is an experiential workshop facilitated by John O’Malley, Art Psychotherapist, MA, BA, MIACAT, ANCAD.

“A really fantastic day. Such a wonderful and safe environment that provided great comfort to explore and open up to the group. Wonderful day.”

“Thank you so much for a magical Saturday! I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I was surprised by just how engaging it was! Art is not something I usually sit down and do. I was amazed at how quickly and peaceful it was to engage in the creative tasks. It also made me have a beautiful sense of self awareness. Thanks so much to an incredibly interesting, friendly, positive and authentic facilitator!”

The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre is once again delighted to team up with Annie Lavin The Relationship Coach for our first part in a series of workshops which will be run throughout the year exploring relationships.

Rethinking Relationships, A Creative Approach to Self Care aims to improve your relationships? Whether single or coupled you can improve all relationships by focusing on the most important relationship of all. The relationship you create with yourself. This relationship is the foundation for all other relationships so we decided we would like to start this journey here.

This experiential workshop is based on the belief that we all have an unlimited resource of creative potential within us; this innate potential is transformative in its ability to heal, express, grow and cultivate a more compassionate and caring self.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore:

* A connection with our innate creative potential in a nurturing and supported space.

*Practical advice on how to enhance certain aspects of our values in order to create meaningful change within our lives.

*To offer new perspectives and points of view in establishing a deeper understanding of our relationships with self and others.

This workshop is suitable for all, with no previous art experience needed!

FacilitatorsJohn O’Malley is an art therapist at The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre from where he runs his private practice. John has over eight years expereience in facilitating group art therapy workshops. John utilises the healing potential of creativity to help people overcome challenges or blocks that they may face in there everyday lives.

Annie Lavin is a dating and relationship coach and psychology lecturer, based in Dublin but works with people face-to-face and remotely. She empowers people to achieve relationship success by transforming their relationship with self. Annie is passionate about supporting singles and couples in creating and maintaining healthy meaningful relationships amid the chaos of the modern world.

Have you ever wondered what do Maths, Psychology and Arts share in common?

Fractals are never-ending patterns that are self-similar across different scales. They are created by repeating a simple pattern over and over in an ongoing feedback loop. Fractal patterns are extremely familiar, since nature is full of fractals: trees, mountains, clouds,rivers, etc. They can be used to describe the world around us and within us as well.

Drawing fractals and colouring them reveals the impact fractals and colours have on our lives. The smallest pattern in a fractal has the same structure as the whole fractal. This recursive replication of exactly the same pattern at every scale is called a self-similar pattern. If we apply this to humans, a new door for possibilities opens: by changing one part of our drawing we can change our whole drawing,by changing one part of our being we can change our whole being.

Fractal Drawing Method is a unique Art Therapy tool founded by the Russian clinical psychologist Tanzilija Polujahtova. The method itself, through stimulation of brain areas for creativity, colours, feelings, intuition and precise motor functions, facilitates the activation of the right side of the brain. The resulting activation and rewiring of new neuronal pathways initiates an emotional self-regulatory processes. This easy to learn drawing technique opens an infinite area of possibilities and positive changes.

Would you like to learn more about your own limitations and discover your true potential? Join us on June 15th, 2019 and learn more about Fractal Method Drawing, presented by Ana Pavicic, certified Fractal Drawing Instructor.

In traditional mindfulness meditation we develop awareness of the breath, the body, thoughts and emotions, making them our focus. We become aware of what our experience is right in the very moment we’re experiencing it.

When we combine this steady, kindly, embodied awareness with naturally mindful creating then we are practicing creative mindfulness.

ArtfulnessAdding moment by moment mindfulness to our creativity helps us to just enjoy the process rather than focusing on end results, which means we draw, colour, write, sculpt, journal or paint more freely and more joyfully.

When we practice mindfulness whilst we’re actually in the process of creating we are also able to befriend and gradually change the habits of negative self-talk, inner criticism, perfectionism and self-doubt that often cause us to feel creatively blocked.

By bringing first a curious, lively awareness, and then a kindly, gentle attitude to what we’re making, we can change how we relate to ourselves, our creativity, and the world around us.

This group will be facilitated by one our accredited art psychotherapists.

Back by popular demand…The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre is pleased to present ‘Unlock Your Creative Potential’. This art therapy workshop is based on the belief that we all have an unlimited resource of creative potential within us; this innate potential is transformative in its ability to heal, express, grow and cultivate a more compassionate self.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore:

* A connection with our creative spirit in a nurturing and supported space.

*To creatively explore personal blocks or limiting self beliefs that we may hold due to personal life experiences.

*Bring an awareness to our underlying feelings, passions and desires.

*To offer new perspectives and points of view in establishing a deeper understanding of our creative potential in the World around us.

This workshop is suitable for all, with no previous art experience needed!

For a more detailed timetable of the day please register or contact the centre by email: info@dublincreativetherapy.ie or telephone 087 979 0486

This is an experiential workshop facilitated by John O’Malley, Art Psychotherapist, MA, BA, MIACAT, ANCAD.

“A really fantastic day. Such a wonderful and safe environment that provided great comfort to explore and open up to the group. Wonderful day.”

“Thank you so much for a magical Saturday! I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I was surprised by just how engaging it was! Art is not something I usually sit down and do. I was amazed at how quickly and peaceful it was to engage in the creative tasks. It also made me have a beautiful sense of self awareness. Thanks so much to an incredibly interesting, friendly, positive and authentic facilitator!”

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”― Rumi

Very excited to announce details of my upcoming collaboration next month with the The Relationship Coach and Psychology lecturer Annie Lavin.

The focus of our workshop is on self-care whether you are coupled or single.

The relationship you create with yourself is the foundation for all other relationships so we decided this is where we would like to journey with you through an experiential art therapy workshop on Sunday 7th April from 10-3pm in The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre.

Facilitators

John O’Malley is an art therapist and founder of The Dublin Creative Therapy Centre from where he runs his private practice. John has over eight years expereience in facilitating group art therapy workshops and and has lectured on the MA in art therapy course in Cork. John utilises the healing potential of creativity to help people overcome challenges or blocks that they may face in there everyday lives. John works from a humanistic client centred approach

Annie Lavin is a dating and relationship coach and psychology lecturer, based in Dublin but works with people face-to-face and remotely. She empowers people to achieve relationship success by transforming their relationship with self. Annie is passionate about supporting singles and couples in creating and maintaining healthy meaningful relationships amid the chaos of the modern world.

Art materials and light refreshments provided.

Places are limited and as such early booking is recommended.For an application form and timetable of events please contact info@dublincreativetherapy.ie